Caffeine vs Methylphenidate hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 36,622.7× as often as Caffeine in March 2026 — 219,736 items versus 6 in England.
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Caffeine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
219,736items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Caffeine versus Methylphenidate hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Caffeine · ╌ Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Caffeine | Methylphenidate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 219,736 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81 | 2,280,373 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £44 | £6,705,510 |
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